Long before reaching our final destination, the Himalayas start to blanket the horizon. It's a bird's eye view of what will become the backdrop of our lives for the week to come. Smoothly, our plane glides between the peaks and aligns itself with the lone runway of Leh, nested in the valley below. … [Read more...]
Soundtrack of a Drive Through Ladakh’s Mountain Passes
The YouTube video below was my favorite track while traveling through the mountains of Ladakh. Sure, it's a very enchanting melody. But it also had a very practical benefit: It's really hard for Buddhist drivers to speed down a mountain with that kind of a soundtrack. Unfortunately we didn't have … [Read more...]
From Armenia to Zimbabwe: A Guide to Creating Memorable Travel Experiences
What do you think achieves a more memorable experience? Standing in front of a hostel with 5 other backpackers at 6am to donate pre-packaged food to bored monks shuffling by? Or hiring a boat-for-rent that takes you to an island monastery whose sole resident monk doesn't remember when he last met a … [Read more...]
What 50 USD buys you in Turkmenistan
This is the cheapest double room that I could find in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It's 50 USD a night, including breakfast one fried egg on oily macaroni noodles. Welcome to Hotel Siyakhat. … [Read more...]
A Normal Day in Iran
Things have been (and will continue to be) a little more quiet here. Internet is abysmal in Iran and finding a place that has half-way usable Internet tends to be a challenge. In a way, that 's a bit characteristic for my stay in the Islamic Republic - solving everyday challenges without technology. … [Read more...]
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